HBCU 2016 Official Souvenir Program Guide by National HBCU Pre-Law Summit

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, Georgia

Official Souvenir Program Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter from Founder & Executive Director

Letters of Support

Schedule of Events

Official Pre-Summit Kickoff Event

Friday Opening Plenary Session

Saturday Opening Power Plenary Session

Saturday Closing Plenary Session

Speakers

Panel Discussions

Workshop Sessions

Law Expo Listing

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Paying It Forward: The HBCU Way September 23, 2016 Greetings and Welcome Future Lawyers and Friends! It is truly a blessing and honor to once again host the 3rd Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo - and this time in Atlanta, Georgia – a city that is well-known for its rich African American culture, its historic role in the American Civil Rights Movement, and its famous Black colleges in the Atlanta University Center. I want to congratulate each of you for taking the time and the initiative to register for and show up to this momentous event, an event especially designed just for you – HBCU students and graduates with an interest in going to law school and becoming lawyers. The time you take to participate in this event is a necessary investment in your future. Know that every single law student and attorney who is participating in this event is doing so because they genuinely believe in YOU and believe in paying it forward. They are willing to sacrifice their time, talent and energy to make a deposit into and invest in you – future members of our beloved legal profession – one that is in tremendous need of greater diversity. I am particularly proud of The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit because it was created by an HBCU graduate for HBCU students and graduates in order to fill a void by starting something that didn’t currently exist and providing a special forum for those from that particular collegiate experience. This event provides participants with a truly impactful, high-quality and game-changing information and resource-sharing, networking and connection-building event. When people ask me what makes this event so unique and different from other pre-law events, I share that this event has heart. The HBCU experience in this country is quite special because it enables African American students to work towards their academic goals in a family-like environment without having to worry about people questioning their abilities simply because of their race – which is something they will unfortunately face once they step out of that protective environment. I go on to share that at this event we not only provide the information that HBCU students really need regarding what it takes to be truly excellent, competitive and strategic in law school admission, the law school experience and legal careers; but we also directly address those additional challenges, issues and concerns that HBCU graduates face in making the tough transition into law school – and particularly entering into predominantly White institutions (PWI) – which for me was a major and dramatic culture shock that I was in no way prepared for. We also discuss the considerations for those who are thinking about attending one of the six HBCU law schools in our nation that each have incredible missions and legacies and continue to serve a very important role in advancing diversity in legal education and in the legal profession - now and in the future. And we are so excited to actually have the deans from ALL of these law schools present this weekend to talk about their institutions. What a treat! In addition, we are grateful that so many of the speakers, presenters, moderators and panelists at this event are also proud graduates of HBCUs and have a special sensitivity to and understanding of the added difficulties and burdens one must take on as African Americans attending PWIs and entering into one of the least diverse major professions in 6

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our nation. They will openly, honestly and thoughtfully share their personal experiences and hard-learned strategies for navigating through and succeeding in these rough and bumpy waters. As an HBCU graduate and a first-generation college graduate, law student and lawyer, the importance of the Black college experience in my life is not lost on me. The one thing that I think it impressed upon me more than anything was my urgent social responsibility to give back to my community and my understanding that my success was more than about me achieving my personal goals but also helping others. It helped further instill that belief in paying it forward – and that is why we are all here this weekend. We are all giving our best to you - and ask only one thing in return – that you do the same for others. When I reflect on my pre-law school experiences, I most remember the fact that I didn’t have a solid support system of like-minded peers who had similar goals and aspirations of pursuing law degrees, I didn’t know any law students and lawyers who could help guide me through the process, and I didn’t have a clue about what law schools were looking for outside of whatever I could glean from reading their application packages and view books at face value. If you are currently in a similar situation, everything has changed for you by attending this event this weekend. This is a brand new day of possibilities. You now have access to other like-minded peers with high aspirations – not just from your school but from around the country. You now have the opportunity to meet law students and lawyers who truly care about your future and want to see you successfully get into law school, pass the bar and pursue a meaningful career. You now have people “in the know” who work in law school admissions environments everyday to help demystify the admissions and financial aid landscape. Although this event is free, it is truly priceless – and no dollar amount or entry fee can be affixed to the purchase of a ticket. If you fully engage and take complete advantage of all this experience offers to you, it can and will change the game for you. The value of that is something money can’t buy. We will tell you the harsh realities of the tough educational endeavor and professional pursuit you have chosen, while at the same time barraging you with positive messaging, role models and solid advice to reassure you that you can do this – and you can go even farther and do even better than we did without the benefit of this event. The only thing that both I and those participating ask from you – is that you commit to paying it forward. Help someone else, pass it along. It is what we believe in at the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit because it is the “HBCU way” – plain and simple. The Black college environment with its trials and triumphs further reenergized in me the spirit and desire to care about and give back to the community and to make sure that I was there for those coming behind me. My prayer is that this event will have that type of impact on you – so that you will remember that not forgetting those who want to follow in your footsteps is the only way we can ALL move forward. To me, you are my family, and I genuinely want to see each and every one of you reach your highest potential and receive the types of worthy opportunities that can build you up and fully utilize the amazing talent that you possess inside of you. No matter what – be your absolute best and always consider ways you can give back to and contribute in every environment you are a part of to make things better for those around you and especially for those coming behind you. You, your actions and your contributions all make a difference – every single day. On behalf of all of the extraordinary people who are here for YOU at this weekend’s event, we welcome you to law school and the legal profession. As you climb the ladder of success, we encourage you to continue to embrace and pull up others who choose to follow your path as you achieve the various milestones in this journey to fulfilling your goals. Remember HBCU student and graduate, you must - it’s the HBCU way. Wishing you the very best of good success in all of your endeavors,

Evangeline

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GATE CITY BAR ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 16727, Atlanta, GA 30321-0727 Telephone (404) 419-6627 www.gatecitybar.org

September 22, 2016 Cheryl F. Turner President Shawntel R. Hebert President-Elect Edtora T. Jones Vice President Cinque M. Axam Treasurer Sherida N. Mabon Secretary Jatrean M. Sanders Assistant Secretary Coy J. Johnson Jr. Historian Darrick L. McDuffie Immediate Past President At-Large Members Germaine A. Austin M. Gino Brogdon Jr. Damon E. Elmore Alton Hornsby III Candis R. Jones Ex-Officio Members Hon. Christopher E. Ward Eric Hoskin Founders A.T. Walden Charles Clayton R. Pruden Herndon T. J. Henry E. E. Moore S. S. Robinson Col. J. E. Salter T. W. Holmes E. S. D'Antignac R. E. Thomas Jr.

Greetings from the Gate City Bar Association! Founded in 1948, the Gate City Bar was established to provide the educational, social and community involvement of a professional association for African-American lawyers. We are proud to be a supporter of the Third Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and applaud you for investing in your legal career by participating in this wonderful event. As you attend the Summit, I encourage you to not only take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn how to prepare for success in law school and beyond, but to also take time to get to know the other attendees and presenters. The experience you have this weekend will help you begin building a network of friends, colleagues, and mentors who can support you throughout your career. Congratulations your first step toward a bright future! Know that you have the support of all of the attorneys who have come before you. We are confident that you will achieve your goal of becoming an attorney and look forward to welcoming you into the practice of law. Sincerely,

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2016 Officers Janet C. Scott President Tori M. Silas President-Elect Rita M. Treadwell Vice President Chimere Chisolm-Trimble Vice President, Albany Amanda N. Heath Vice President, Augusta Kelli Hooper Vice President, Columbus Kimberly Easterling Vice President, Macon Denise M. Cooper Vice President, Savannah Raquel Hoover Vice President, Technology Ta-Tanisha Perryman Treasurer Liz Broadway Brown Secretary Sha’Miracle Johnson Assistant Secretary Constancia Carter Parliamentarian Aslean Zachary Historian Past Presidents Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour, 2015 Tracee R. Benzo, 2014 Jacqueline Bunn, 2013 JaDawnya C. Butler, 2012 Jamala McFadden, 2011 La’Keitha Daniels Carlos, 2010 Sonja Natasha Brown, 2009 Joy Lampley Fortson, 2008 E. Jewelle Johnson, 2007 Kimberly M. Esmond Adams, 2006 Dawn M. Jones, 2005 Allyson R. Pitts, 2004 Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, 2003 Monique Walker Sewell, 2002 Karlise Y. Grier, 2001 Anita Wallace Thomas, 2000 Yolanda Johnson, 1999 Paula Frederick, 1998 Renata Turner, 1997 Susan Pease Langford, 1996 Roxanne Douglas, 1995 Julie M.T. Walker, 1994 Suzanne Ockleberry, 1993 Carla Ford, 1992 Patsy Y. Porter, 1991 Imogene L. Walker, 1990 Josephine Holmes Cook, 1989 Kim E. Anderson, 1988 Harriett Abubakr, 1987 Vida Gude-Ricks, 1986 Avarita L. Hanson, 1985 Reka R. Eaton, 1984 Gail S. Tusan, 1983 Leah Ward Sears, 1982

Greetings Future Attorneys and Legal Scholars: As the 35th President of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (“GABWA”), it is my pleasure to welcome you to my hometown for the Third Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo. I commend Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Founder and Executive Director, for her vision and commitment to helping HBCU students pursue legal careers. In 1981, a group of phenomenal African American women founded GABWA, a unique voluntary bar association, to focus on women and children’s issues, increase black female representation in the judiciary and in public offices, and take a proactive stance on political issues. Subsequently, in May 1983, GABWA established the GABWA Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that facilitates GABWA’s charitable and educational activities. Together, GABWA and the GABWA Foundation, Inc., strive to fulfill GABWA’s mission: to nurture, support, and galvanize the power of Black women attorneys; advocate for women and children; and empower our communities. As you embark on your journey into this noble profession, you will meet numerous attorneys, judges, law school deans, and law professors who will provide you with words of encouragement and wisdom. I, too, will be among them with words of advice and guidance. In closing, I hope that you will not only enjoy the Summit and Law Expo, but also consider joining GABWA as we work to galvanize the community to change Georgia and the World. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of service to you. Yours in Service,

Janet C. Scott

Janet C. Scott, Esq., GABWA President

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September 21, 2016 Young Lawyers Division EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016-2017

Khyla D. Craine Chair Washington, D.C. Roxana S. Bell Chair-Elect Indianapolis, IN Chanell Autrey Vice-Chair Washington, D.C. Brandon Vaughn Secretary Minneapolis, MN Erick Tyrone Treasurer Largo, MD Leigh Chapman Immediate Past Chair Harrisburg, PA David L. Morrow General Counsel Greensboro, NC

Greetings Attendees! I am pleased to greet you as the 33rd chairman of the National Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division. The National Bar Association is the largest and oldest organization of black judges, lawyers, and law students in the world—with a network of over 60,000 members in the United States, Canada, Morocco, and the Caribbean. Our Young Lawyers Division is devised of members under 40 years of age, and/or less than 10 years of legal practice. As a double HBCU alumna (SC State University and Howard Law), I am proud to attend the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and that the NBA YLD is an organizational sponsor. I know first-hand that there is a unique gift that HBCU-educated young people bring to the practice of law. Now, as much as ever, we need Black lawyers to continue the pursuit of justice in our nation and around the world. From voting rights to criminal justice reform and judicial representation, lawyers who are committed to justice are needed to build upon the gains our forebearers and continue to fight today. We send special congratulations to Executive Director Evangeline Mitchell and all who have worked hard over the past year to bring this event to fruition. Thank you for your commitment to HBCU students, alumni, and our legal profession. I hope that each attendee takes full advantage of all of the knowledge offered to you and network with the wonderful group assembled this weekend. Once you enter law school, I encourage you to join the National Bar Association— student membership is free. We wish you all of the best for this upcoming year. If there is anything my administration or I can do to be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. In the struggle for justice,

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CITY OF ATLANTA Kasim Reed MAYOR

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September 22, 2016 Greetings: As Mayor of the City of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome the attendees of the The Third Annual HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo. The Third Annual HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo is the only pre-law summit in the nation that directly addresses the unique challenges and concerns of students and graduates from HBCU institutions. I am the proud product of an HBCU and believe that I am the 59th Mayor of Atlanta in large part because of my experiences at Howard University as both an undergraduate and law school student. Your presence during this summit demonstrates your unwavering commitment to our future generation by ensuring that education and research programs are abundant for bright young minds. Attendees will take part in workshops, events, and networking functions with the goal to create stronger opportunities for HBCU students. While in our city, we encourage attendees to explore the many attractions Atlanta has to offer including: the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Center, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, College Football Hall of Fame and many more. We invite you to share in our Southern hospitality, sample cuisine at our many fine restaurants and enjoy the rich and diverse heritage of our city. On behalf of the City of Atlanta, I extend best wishes for a memorable occasion. Sincerely,

Mayor Kasim Reed

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It is a pleasure to welcome you to Atlanta, Georgia State University College of Law and the Third Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo. While here, I hope that you are able to explore all that our great city has to offer. Atlanta is a thriving modern city steeped in history with the perfect touch of southern charm. You will find a great selection of museums, major sports teams, a booming arts scene and some of the South’s best restaurants. Georgia State Law students enjoy all that Atlanta offers while benefiting from the extensive legal community and connections that surround our downtown location. We are proud of all of our varied clinical and hands-on opportunities our location provides. Georgia State University prides itself on its commitment to diversity and has been recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the country, in addition to being a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. This commitment extends to our college, where we are proud to have at least 35 percent minority enrollment each year. Our diverse student body enhances the Georgia State Law community, a tight-knit and supportive environment where our students thrive. We welcome you into our home and community for this conference and hope you enjoy your stay. Warm regards,

Steven J. Kaminshine Dean and Professor of Law

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Greetings Scholars: As Chair of the National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA), one of the world’s largest student-run organizations with nearly 6,000 student members and alumni, I affirm your desire and drive to pursue a legal education. Now more than ever, our country and world needs legal practitioners, scholars and professionals to engage in the pursuit of justice through our legal institutions and our criminal justice system. I commend your commitment as you attend the 3rd Annual National HBCU PreLaw Summit. Your willingness to attend this conference is an expression of your individual passion and motivation to meet your professional goals: matriculating to law school, graduating, and leaving a lasting positive impact in your community. I am confident that you will leave this conference with the tools necessary to successfully matriculate into your desired law school. Mrs. Evangeline Mitchell has created a remarkable resource for you. Take full advantage! In addition to maximizing the opportunities presented at this conference, please be sure to join NBLSA’s Pre-Law Division by serving as a National Pre-Law Scholar. To learn more visit www.nblsa.org. We are committed to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black and minority law students who will eventually become culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. I look forward to visiting with many of your at this year’s Summit and encourage you to reach out to me if I or NBLSA can ever assist you on your journey. I wish you much success on your pre-law adventure. With Humility,

Derick D. Dailey 2016-17 National Chair National Black Law Students Association Fordham University School of Law | Juris Doctor Candidate 2017 chair@nblsa.org (e-mail) http://www.nblsa.org Follow us: www.twitter.com/nblsa http://www.facebook.com/#!/nblsa http://www.linkedin.com/companies/national-black-law-students-association MARK YOUR CALENDER! March 7-12, 2017! NBLSA's 49th Annual National Convention in Houston, TX!

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September 22, 2016 Greetings, My name is Gennelle Chatman. I am a second-year student at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and I am elated to serve as your 2016-2017 Pre-Law Director. The role of the Pre-Law Division is two-fold: First, to provide future law students with a wide array of resources and opportunities devoted to skill building, networking, and LSAT preparation. Second, and most importantly, is simply to REPRESENT. Our aim this year is to enhance representation. To open our doors and allow those who will come after to observe and interact with Black and Brown bodies in a space historically devoid of them. The Pre-Law Division intends to plant the seeds necessary to produce “culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community,” as has been our noble goal since 1968. The benefits of membership in NBLSA are many and can be realized even before matriculating to law school. The Pre-Law Division is committed to providing access to vital resources to help smooth the transition to law school and improve candidate visibility in a highly competitive professional market. For $10 per year, whether you are still in college, preparing for the LSAT, or still deciding your next steps, we can help steer you in the right direction. While my purpose is to welcome you, I would also like to charge you with the task of preparing now for your future endeavors. This means devoting yourself to your studies, serving your community, and upholding the tenets of our distinguished organization. By joining the ranks of the Pre-Law Division, you will be taking the first steps down a path forged by thousands of young, gifted, and Black men and women with goals not unlike your own. You will become members of the largest student-run organization in the nation, but you are already and will always be the hope and the dream of our ancestors. May your year be outstanding, purpose-driven, and filled with light. In Service,

K. Gennelle Chatman, M.S. National Director of Pre-Law Thomas M. Cooley Law School

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THE THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT & LAW EXPO 2016 Official Pre-Summit Kickoff Event, Thursday, September 22, 2016

Morehouse College * Bank of America Auditorium * Walter E. Massey Leadership Center

Friday, September 23, 2016 and Saturday, September 24, 2016 Georgia State University College of Law * Knowles Conference Center Atlanta, Georgia FREE EVENT! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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Thursday, September 22, 2016 OPTIONAL: Tours at Atlanta Area Law Schools Including Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and Emory University School of Law Time

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Meet with Admissions Office, Law School Tour and Classroom Visit at Emory University School of Law Breakfast and Chat with Dean of Admission, Ethan Rosenzweig Complimentary breakfast provided. Tour of Emory University School of Law

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Mock Law School Class with Dean Ahdieh

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Travel from Emory University School of Law to Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

Meet with Admissions Staff, Law School Tour and Classroom Visit at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Lunch/Admissions 101 – Marc Reese, Assistant Director of Admissions Complimentary lunch provided. 12:45 PM – Tour of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School – AJMLS Student 1:30 PM Ambassadors 1:30 PM – Q&A – Current Student Law School Panel – AJMLS Student Ambassadors 2:00 P.M.

Official Pre-Summit Kickoff Event Morehouse College 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. 20

Tour of Morehouse College

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5:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Kickoff Reception Complimentary food provided.

Morehouse College Walter E. Massey Leadership Center Lobby

5:45 PM – 8:15 PM

Media Hosts: Sonya Worrell, Senior Producer, The HBCU Nation Radio Show and Host, HBCU Queens (HBCU Channel, SiriusXM Radio, Channel 142) Anthony Ray, Executive Producer, Creator and Host, The HBCU Nation Radio Show (HBCU Channel, Sirius XM Radio, Channel 142) Welcoming Remarks: Timothy E. Sams, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Development, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma/Houston, Texas) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education and Acting Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Washington, DC) Theme: The Legacy and Continuing Relevance and Significance of HBCU Law Schools Featuring HBCU Law School Deans/Special Guest Speakers/ Honored Guests: Phyliss Craig-Taylor, Esq., LL.M., Dean and Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina) Angela Felecia Epps, Esq., Dean, Florida A&M University College of Law (Orlando, Florida) James M. Douglas, Esq., J.S.M., Interim Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Southern University (Houston, Texas) John Pierre, Esq., Chancellor and Professor of Law, Southern University Law Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Reginald McGahee, Esq., Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Admission and Financial Aid, Howard University School of Law (Washington, DC) John C. Brittain, Esq., Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (Washington, DC) - Standing in for Dean Shelley Broderick

Morehouse College Walter E. Massey Leadership Center Bank of America Auditorium

8:15 PM – 8:45 PM

Moderator: Bridget A. Baggett, MBA, MHA, Director of Career Planning and Placement, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) Questions and Answers

Morehouse College Walter E. Massey Leadership Center Bank of America Auditorium

8:45 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Dessert Networking Social Complimentary dessert provided.

Morehouse College * Walter E. Massey Leadership Center Lobby

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Friday, September 23, 2016 Time

Event

Location

10:00 AM Meet with Admissions Office, Law School Tour and Classroom Visit – 12:00 PM at Georgia State University School of Law (NOON) Complimentary continental breakfast provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

12:00 PM (NOON) – 12:45 PM

One-on-One Law School Admissions, Preparation and Career Planning Consulting Bring your questions about law school admission, law school preparation and career planning. You may also bring copies of your resume, personal statement, diversity statement and addendum for review. 15-minute consultations provided to all pre-law students that sign up.

Georgia State University College of Law Study Rooms Ground Floor

12:00 PM (NOON) – 4:00 PM

Registration

Georgia State University College of Law Atrium Ground Floor

1:00 PM SHARP – 2:50 PM

Welcoming Ceremony/Opening Plenary Session Welcoming Remarks: Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma/ Houston, Texas) Tanya Monique Washington, Esq., LL.M., Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Steven J. Kaminshine, Esq., Dean, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Organizational Leaders’ Remarks: Sakia M. DeLaney, Esq., President, Black Law Students Association, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Dion J. Robbins, President, Black Law Students Association, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Jervai McConico, President, Black Law Students Association, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (Atlanta, Georgia) Janet C. Scott, Esq., President, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GAB WA) (Atlanta, Georgia) Cheryl Turner, Esq., President, Gate City Bar Association (Atlanta, Georgia) Special Guest Speakers: Khyla D. Craine, Esq., Chairperson, National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and Assistant General Counsel, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) (Baltimore, Maryland) Marques Banks, Co-Founder, Black Movement - Law Project; Third-Year Law Student, Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (Washington, DC ) Marbre Stahly-Butts, Esq., Policy Advocate, Soros Justice Fellow, The Center for Popular Democracy (Brooklyn, New York)

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

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Time

Event

Location

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PANEL

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

4:00 P.M. – 4:10 P.M.

Refreshment Break Complimentary refreshments provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Lobby Lower Level

4:10 PM – 5:00 PM

MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT PRESENTATION Presented by Dr. Aaron N. Taylor, Esq., Associate Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law (Saint Louis, Missouri)

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

5:10 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

PERSONAL STATEMENT/DIVERSITY STATEMENT PRESENTATION Presented by Collins Byrd, MBA, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, University of Iowa College of Law (Iowa City, Iowa)

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

LAW SCHOOL RECRUITMENT & RESOURCES EXPO Meet with Representatives from law schools and partner organizations. CONCURRENT NETWORKING RECEPTION Complimentary food provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Ballroom – Room 002 Lower Level

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, September 24, 2016 Time

Event

Location

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Registration Continental breakfast provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Lobby

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

CONCURRENT SESSION Financing Legal Education Presented by Kim Siwarski, Education Services Manager, Access Group (West Chester, Pennsylvania)

Georgia State University College of Law Room 242 Second Floor

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Georgia State University College of Law Study Rooms Ground Floor

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Time

Event

Location

10:30 AM – Power Plenary Session 12:00 PM Special Guest Speaker: Shelley Broderick, Esq., M.A.T., Dean and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Chair of Social Justice, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (Washington, DC) Keynote Speakers: Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq., Partner, Lawrence & Bundy LLC (Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC) Ronald S. Sullivan, Esq., Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard Law School (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Pamela J. Meanes, Esq., Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP (Saint Louis, Missouri)

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Lower Level

12:15 PM – ***Short Break for Lunch*** 12:30 PM Grab and Go box lunch (salad, wrap or sandwich) provided for purchase.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Lobby Ground Level

12:30 PM – HBCU LAW STUDENTS PANEL 1:45 PM HBCU Alumni Law Students Speak: Sharing the Realities of the

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

Unique Issues and Challenges in Making the Transition into Law School Panel Featuring Perspectives from HBCU Undergraduate Alumni Currently Attending Predominantly White (PWI) Law Schools 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

HBCU LAWYERS PANEL The HBCU Graduate Lawyer Speaks: The Truth About Finding a Job, Creating Your Own Opportunities and Working As a Lawyer Today Panel Featuring HBCU Graduates With Law Degrees Working in a Variety of Legal Areas and Careers (Traditional and NonTraditional)

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Refreshment Break and Networking Complimentary refreshments provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Lobby Ground Level

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

Presented by Lorenzo Azar Banks, Esq., Founder and Partner, Banks, Gilbert & Gillett Attorneys at Law (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

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Time

Event

Location

4:40 P.M. – 5:50 P.M.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (LSAT) SUCCESS STRATEGIES PANEL

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

LAW SCHOOL RECRUITMENT & RESOURCES EXPO Meet with Representatives from law schools and partner organizations. CONCURRENT NETWORKING RECEPTION Complimentary food will be provided.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

8:30 P.M. – Evening Closing Plenary Session 10:00 P.M. National HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Presentations

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Courtroom Ground Level

Keynote Speaker: Willie E. Gary, Esq., Founder and Partner, Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson and Gary, P.L.L.C. and Former TV Executive, Black Family Channel (Stuart, Florida) Awards Presentations Inductees/Brief Remarks: Ricky Anderson, Esq., Managing Partner, Anderson & Smith P.C. (Houston, Texas) John C. Brittain, Esq., Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (Washington, DC) Willie E. Gary, Esq., Founder and Partner, Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson and Gary, P.L.L.C. and Former TV Executive, Black Family Channel (Stuart, Florida) Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq., Partner, Lawrence & Bundy LLC (Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC) Pamela J. Meanes, Esq., Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP (Saint Louis, Missouri) Future Lawyers Pinning Ceremony and Certificates of Participation Special Guest Speaker and Presiding Over Ceremony: § The Honorable Arthur L. Burnett, Sr., Retired Senior § Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia and National § Executive Director, National African American Drug Policy § Coalition, Inc. (Washington, DC)

Current lawyers pin future lawyers, and presentation of Certificates of Participation to pre-law attendees. National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

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Time

Event

Location

10:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.

Farewells and Photos The building must be cleared by 10:30 P.M. We will announce location of any after-summit social and networking opportunities.

Georgia State University College of Law Conference Center Lobby Ground Level

Sunday, September 25, 2016 OPTIONAL: MAKING CONNECTIONS & EXPLORING ATLANTA DAY! Group Atlanta Black History Tour 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 hours) Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Center for Civil and Human Rights 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM+ We will participate in an Atlanta Black History tour where we visit several places of interest and significance to African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement. The cost is $35 per person and goes directly to the tour operator. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a visit to the Center for Civil and Human Rights afterwards, if interested. The admission ticket is $15 per person. Prior to visiting the Center for Civil and Human Rights, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Each individual is responsible for paying for his/her own meal.

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Brigham Young University Law School Preparing Students to Balance Legal Expertise with a Moral Perspective that Motivates Them to Become a Force for Good in the World

BYU Law’s solid education gave me a competitive edge in my first summer externship with other law students from top schools. — Stephanie Cotton-Betteridge ‘16 BYU Law provided me with a oneof-a-kind professional network of alumni, professors, and friends of the Law School. — Miriam Allred ‘17

14th in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report (2016) Trial Advocacy Ranking

9th

Best Professors, Princeton Review, 2015

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accomplished alumni in 48 states and abroad

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What sets us apart will set you apart.

hen you study at Emory Law, you’ll quickly realize that it is like no other top-tier law school. Our dynamic faculty provides an outstanding academic environment, while our welcoming community makes it a warm, supportive experience. Atlanta is a city that is buzzing with global business, and an easy place to feel at home. At Emory, you won’t just earn a degree—you’ll enter a world of opportunity. I have a deeply personal relationship with our BLSA chapter and its members. They helped with my transition to Emory Law by assigning mentors and hosting great social and networking events.” — Dion Robbins 17L, President of Emory Law’s Black Law Students Association

Learn more and apply: www.law.emory.edu/apply.

Building an engaged and inclusive community.

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT Morehouse College Walter E. Massey Leadership Center * Bank of America Auditorium Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, September 22, 2016 5:45 P.M.

OFFICIAL PRE-SUMMIT KICKOFF EVENT – SPECIAL SESSION Non-Denominational Invocation and Greetings Sonya Worrell, Senior Producer and Host, HBCU Queens Segment, The HBCU Nation Radio Show, SiriusXM, HBCU Channel 142 and Anthony Ray, Executive Producer, Creator and Host, The HBCU Nation Radio Show, SiriusXM, HBCU Channel 142 Welcoming Remarks Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Houston, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Welcoming Remarks Dr. Timothy E. Sams, Vice President of Student Development, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) Introduction of Keynote Speaker Morehouse College National HBCU Pre-Law Success Ambassadors

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Kim Hunter Reed Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Acting Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Washington, DC Introduction of HBCU Law School Deans Speakers Panel and Morehouse College Career Ambassadors Sonya Worrell, Senior Producer, The HBCU Nation Radio Show and Anthony Ray, Executive Producer, Creator and Host, The HBCU Nation Radio Show, HBCU Channel, SiriusXM, Channel 142 Introduction of HBCU Law School Dean Phyliss Craig-Taylor Morehouse College Career Ambassador

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST Phyliss Craig-Taylor, Esq., LL.M. Dean and Professor of Law North Carolina Central University School of Law Durham, North Carolina Introduction of HBCU Law School Dean Angela Felecia Epps Morehouse College Career Ambassador SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST Angela Felecia Epps, Esq. Dean Florida A&M University College of Law Orlando, Florida Introduction of HBCU Law School Dean James Douglas Morehouse College Career Ambassador

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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST James M. Douglas, Esq., J.S.M. Interim Dean and Professor of Law Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Southern University Houston, Texas Introduction of HBCU Law School Dean Reginald McGahee Morehouse College Career Ambassador SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST Reginald McGahee, Esq. Dean of Student Affairs, Admissions and Financial Aid Howard University School of Law Washington, DC

Introduction of HBCU Law School Dean John Pierre Morehouse College Career Ambassador SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST John Pierre, Esq., M.S.A. Chancellor and Vanue B. Lacour Endowed Professor of Law Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Introduction of Professor John C. Brittain Morehouse College Career Ambassador SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST John C. Brittain, Esq. Professor of Law University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Washington, DC Baton Rouge, Louisiana 32

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Representing UDC School of Law for Shelley Broderick, Esq., Dean and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Chair of Social Justice Question and Answers Session Bridget A. Baggett, MBA, MHA, Director of Career Planning and Placement, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) Housekeeping Matters Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Houston, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Non-Denominational Benediction Sonya Worrell, Senior Producer, The HBCU Nation Radio Show and Anthony Ray, Executive Producer, Creator and Host, The HBCU Nation Radio Show, HBCU Channel, SiriusXM, Channel 142 Dessert networking social will follow immediately thereafter.

67 trophies (so far) In 2016, our students were crowned national champions in the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition, and we became the only East Coast law school to win regional contests sponsored by both the AAJ and the Texas Young Lawyers Association. It wasn’t the first time in the school’s 10-year history that our Trial Team and Moot Court Board dazzled in competition, and we suspect that it won’t be the last. Coached by accomplished practitioners who include our faculty and alumni, these budding advocates are helping us build a legacy of excellence with astonishing speed.

Ten Year Anniversary

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT Georgia State University College of Law Knowles Conference Center * Courtroom Atlanta, Georgia Friday, September 23, 2016 1:00 P.M.

FRIDAY OPENING PLENARY SESSION PROGRAM Non-Denominational Invocation National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Alumnus Testimonial Welcome and Mission of the Event Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas) Welcoming Remarks Sakia DeLaney, Second-Year Law Student and President, Black Law Students Association, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Law School Dean Tanya Monique Washington, Esq., LL.M., Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia)

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Welcoming Remarks Steven J. Kaminshine, Esq., Dean and Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Remarks Dion J. Robbins, President, Black Law Students Association, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Remarks Janet C. Scott, Esq., President, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) Remarks Jervai McConico, President, Black Law Students Association, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (Atlanta, Georgia) Remarks Cheryl Turner, Esq., President, Gate City Bar Association Introduction of Special Guest Speaker SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Shelley Broderick, Esq., M.A.T. Dean and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Chair of Social Justice University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

Introduction of Special Guest Speaker SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Khyla D. Craine, Esq. Chairman Young Lawyers Division, National Bar Association Assistant General Counsel National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Baltimore, Maryland

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Introduction of Special Guest Speaker SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Marques Banks Co-Founder Black Movement – Law Project Third-Year Law Student The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law Washington, DC and New York, New York

Introduction of Special Guest Speaker SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Marbre Stahly-Butts, Esq. Policy Advocate and Soros Justice Fellow The Center for Popular Democracy Brooklyn, New York

Housekeeping Matters Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas) Benediction

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT Georgia State University College of Law Knowles Conference Center * Courtroom Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:30 A.M. SATURDAY OPENING “POWER” PLENARY SESSION PROGRAM Non-Denominational Invocation Welcoming Remarks Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas) Remarks K. Gennelle Chatman, National Director, Pre-Law Division, National Black Law Students Association (Fairview, Florida)

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Introduction of Keynote Speaker KEYNOTE SPEAKER Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq. Partner Lawrence & Bundy LLC Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC Introduction of Keynote Speaker KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ronald S. Sullivan, Esq. Clinical Professor of Law Faculty Director, Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard Law School Cambridge, Massachusetts Introduction of Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Pamela J. Meanes, Esq., M.A. Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP Past President, National Bar Association Saint Louis, Missouri Housekeeping Matters Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas)

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT Georgia State University College of Law Knowles Conference Center * Courtroom Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:30 P.M. SATURDAY CLOSING PLENARY SESSION The National HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and The Future Lawyers Pinning Ceremony The Black National Anthem (Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson) Non-Denominational Invocation Welcoming Remarks Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas) Introduction of Keynote Speaker Attorney Willie E. Gary and Video ……L. Chris Stewart, Esq., Managing Partner, Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys (Atlanta, Georgia) Video Presentation

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Keynote Address

Willie E. Gary, Esq. Partner Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. Stuart, Florida

The National HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Award Presentations Purpose of the National HBCU Pre-Law Hall of Fame Awards Future Lawyers Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree Future Lawyers Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree

Ricky Anderson, Esq. Managing Partner Anderson & Smith P.C. Houston, Texas

Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree Future Lawyers Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree

John C. Brittain, Esq. Professor of Law University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Washington, DC

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Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree Future Lawyers Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree

Willie E. Gary, Esq. Partner Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. Stuart, Florida

Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree Future Lawyers Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree

Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq. Partner Lawrence & Bundy LLC Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC

Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree Future Lawyers Hall of Fame Inductee/Honoree

Pamela J. Meanes, Esq., M.A. Partner Thompson Coburn LLP Saint Louis, Missouri

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Significance of the Future Lawyers Pinning Ceremony Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., Founder, National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Founder & Executive Director, National Pre-Law Diversity Initiatives, Inc. Charge to Future Lawyers and Words of Wisdom Special Guest Speaker – Presiding Over the Future Lawyers Pinning Ceremony The Honorable Arthur L. Burnett, Sr., Esq. Retired Senior Judge Superior Court of the District of Columbia National Executive Director National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. Washington, DC

Recitation of Future Lawyers Pledge Current Lawyers Pin Future Lawyers Presentation of Certificates of Participation Benediction Networking, Photos, Farewells and Dessert All attendees must leave the law school building no later than 10:30 p.m.

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 to Saturday, September 24, 2016 Morehouse College and Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, Georgia

SPEAKERS FEATURED SPEAKERS, SPECIAL GUESTS, PANELISTS, MODERATORS AND PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

HBCU LAW SCHOOL DEANS: * John Pierre, Esq., Chancellor and Vanue B. Lacour Endowed Professor of Law, Southern University Law Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) * Angela Felecia Epps, Esq., Dean, Florida A&M University College of Law (Orlando, Florida) * Phyliss Craig-Taylor, Esq., LL.M., Dean and Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina) * James M. Douglas, Esq., J.S.M., Interim Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Southern University (Houston, Texas) * Reginald McGahee, Esq., Dean of Student Affairs, Admissions and Financial Aid, Howard University School of Law (Washington, DC) * Shelley Broderick, Esq., M.A.T., Dean and Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (Washington, DC)

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: * Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education and Acting Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Washington, DC) * Ronald S. Sullivan, Esq., Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director, Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard Law School (Cambridge, Massachusetts) * Willie E. Gary, Esq., Partner, Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.L.C. (Stuart, Florida) * Pamela J. Meanes, Esq., Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP and Past President, National Bar Association (Saint Louis, Missouri) * Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq., Partner, Lawrence & Bundy LLC (Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC)

EVENT HOSTS AND SPEAKERS: *Bridget A. Baggett, MBA, MHA, Director, Career Planning and Placement, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) * Dr. Timothy E. Sams, Vice President for Student Development, Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) * Steven L. Kaminshire, Esq., Dean and Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * Tanya Monique Washington, Esq., LL.M., Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia)

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS: * Khyla D. Craine, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, NAACP and Chair,National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (Baltimore, Maryland) * John C. Brittain, Esq., Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (Washington, DC) * The Honorable Arthur L. Burnett, Sr., Esq., Retired Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia; National Executive Director, National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. (Washington, DC) * Marques Banks, Co-Founder, Black Movement-Law Project (Washington, DC) * Marbre Stahly-Butts, Esq., Policy Advocate and Soros Fellow, The Center for Popular Democracy (Brooklyn, New York) * L. Chris Stewart, Esq., Managing Partner, Stewart, Seay & Felton Trial Attorneys (Atlanta, Georgia)

GUEST SPEAKERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS: * Janet Scott, Esq., President, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (Atlanta, Georgia) * Cheryl F. Turner, Esq., President, Gate City Bar Association (Atlanta, Georgia) * Sakia DeLaney, President, Black Law Students Association, Georgia State University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * Jervai McConico, President, Black Law Students Association, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (Atlanta, Georgia) National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

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* Dion J. Robbins, President, Black Law Students Association, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * K. Gennelle Chapman, Director, Pre-Law Division, National Black Law Students Association (Fairview, Florida)

PANELISTS AND MODERATORS: * Kendra Abercrombie, J.D., Assistant Director of Admissions, Indiana University – Maurer School of Law (Bloomington, Indiana) * Joanna Accola, Esq., Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions, University of Minnesota Law School (Minneapolis, Minnesota) * Aramide Akinyele, M.P.H., Esq., Assistant Director of Law Admissions, Regent University School of Law (Virginia Beach, Virginia) * Heather Asher, Esq., Attorney, Smith LLC (Atlanta, Georgia) * Laura Shepherd Brooks, Esq., Associate Dean for Student Services, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina) * Richard O.I. Brown, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District Attorney (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) * Christopher E. Bruce, Esq., Principal, The Bruce Firm, LLC (Atlanta, Georgia) * S. Monique Clark, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * Spenser Clark, First-Year Law Student, University of Georgia School of Law (Athens, Georgia) * Shaquana Ellison, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law and Director of International Relations, National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) (Atlanta, Georgia) * Ira L. Foster, Esq., Managing Attorney, Georgia Legal Services Program (Macon, Georgia) * Seth Fowler, Third-Year Law Student, Loyola Law School Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California) * Cheryl Jester-George, Ed.D., Senior Director of Admissions, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * Chris Gentry, J.D., Instructor, Manhattan Prep (Atlanta, Georgia) * Brian E. Hawthorne, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) * Nicole Mika Henderson, Third-Year Law Student, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) *Tiffany Hill, J.D., Owner, TH Legal Consulting, LLC and Owner, TH Authentic, LLC and Attorney, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker (Edmond, Oklahoma) 50

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* Tanea Hines-McDonald, Esq., National Bar Exam Consultant (Charlotte, North Carolina) * Nikki R. Jackson, Esq., Vice President and Regional Executive, Louisville Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Louisville, Kentucky) * Darius Johnson, Esq., Third-Year Law Student, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (Atlanta, Georgia) * Bria Kelly, Second-Year Law Student, Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) * Briana Knox, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) * Nolana McKinstry, Esq., Associate Director of Admissions, Syracuse University College of Law (Syracuse, New York) * Keonica Montgomery, Second-Year Law Student, Florida International University College of Law (University Park, Florida) * Samantha Pline, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) * Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., Attorney at Law, Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Wachs & Adair, LLP and Real Estate Agent (REO Certified), Highlight Realty (West Palm Beach, Florida) * Jino P. Ray, J.D., Assistant Director for Admissions; Diversity and Inclusion, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Columbus, Ohio) * Sam Roberts, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Bentonville, Arkansas) * Marsha Ross-Jackson, Esq., Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development, Executive Director, Institute for Law and the Workplace, and Senior Lecturer, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, Illinois) * Yolonda Sewell, Esq., Operations & Programming Coordinator, Office of Admissions, Texas A&M University School of Law (Fort Worth, Texas) * Neena Speer, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) * Ronald Stubblefield, M.S., Third-Year Law Student, New York University School of Law (New York, New York) * Tye Tavaras, Esq., LSAT Master Teacher, The Princeton Review (Atlanta, Georgia) * Ellise Washington, Esq., Associate, Maxwell Law Firm (Birmingham, Alabama)

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT 2016 Friday, September 23, 2016 and Saturday, September 24, 2016 Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, Georgia

PANEL DISCUSSIONS ALL panels will take place in the Court Room in the Knowles Conference Center located in the Basement of Georgia State University College of Law.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION PANEL DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 23, 2016 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. TITLE: How to Get into Law School: Insiders On What Law Schools Are Really Looking For in Competitive Admission Candidates DESCRIPTION: In this panel discussion, law school admissions administrators will discuss how the law school admissions process works at their respective schools. They will also share the ways in which prospective law students can make themselves highly competitive law school applicants in terms of grades, LSAT scores, extracurricular activities, work experiences and in generally standing out amongst tough competition. They will share examples of the types of applicants they feel are winning contenders and the “X” or “Wow” factors they have demonstrated in their applications. The will also share the role of diversity in the selection process. They will go further than most admissions discussions and also honestly address from an insider’s point of view how their law schools view the different institutions that applicants attend. They will specifically discuss the general perceptions regarding HBCUs and whether attending one is an advantage or disadvantage, how they are considered in terms of academic reputation, and any other issues related specifically to the consideration of having attended an HBCU as the applicant goes 54

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through the admissions process. They will also talk about how having attended an HBCU can work in an applicant’s favor, how that experience can add diversity to the law school class, and how students can make that experience work for them. MODERATOR: Cheryl Jester-George, Ed.D., Senior Director of Admissions, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) FEATURED PANELISTS: Kendra Abercrombie, J.D., Assistant Director of Admissions, Indiana University – Maurer School of Law (Bloomington, Indiana) Joanna Accola, J.D., Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions, University of Minnesota Law School (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Aramide Akinyele, M.P.H., Esq., Assistant Director of Law Admissions, Regent University School of Law (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Laura Shepherd Brooks, Esq., Associate Dean for Student Services, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina) Nolana McKinstry, Esq., Associate Director of Admissions, Syracuse University College of Law (Syracuse, New York) Jino P. Ray, J.D., Assistant Director for Admissions; Diversity and Inclusion, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Columbus, Ohio) Yolonda Sewell, Esq., Operations & Programming Coordinator, Office of Admissions, Texas A&M University School of Law (Fort Worth, Texas)

HBCU LAW STUDENTS PANEL DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 24, 2016 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. TITLE: Making the Transition to Successful Law Student: HBCU Grads and Current Law Students Share How to Best Prepare for the Many Challenges of Law School and Maximize the Entire Experience DESCRIPTION: In this session, current law students will discuss why they chose to attend the school they selected and how they prepared for the law school experience. They will share how prospective law students can best prepare themselves to handle the very real and multiple challenges that they will face as law students. There will be discussion regarding academic preparation, the rigors of daily life as a law student, as well as the added psychological and social difficulties and stresses that many Black law students attending Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) law schools must face. They will discuss the impact that the experience of attending HBCUs National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

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for their undergraduate degrees had on them and the transition to PWI law schools. Students will also provide strategies for successfully navigating the unique academic and social cultures of American law schools so that pre-law students will better understand how to intelligently ready themselves for what lies ahead and how to make the most of their entire law school experiences. Further, they will provide hindsight advice on maximizing one’s HBCU undergraduate experience so that they can be the most competitive law school applicants possible. CO-MODERATORS: Shaquana Ellison, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law and Director of International Relations, National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) (Atlanta, Georgia) Neena Speer, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) FEATURED PANELISTS: S. Monique Clark, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Graduate of St. Augustine’s University Spenser Clark, First-Year Law Student, University of Georgia School of Law (Athens, Georgia) Graduate of Howard University Jasmine Cobbs, Third-Year Law Student and MBA Candidate, North Carolina Central University School of Law (Durham, North Carolina) Graduate of St. Augustine’s University Brian E. Hawthorne, Second-Year Law Student, Emory University School of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Graduate of Howard University Nicole Mika Henderson, Third-Year Law Student, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) Graduate of Howard University Darius Johnson, Third-Year Law Student, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (Atlanta, Georgia) Graduate of Savannah State University Bria Kelly, Second-Year Law Student, Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Graduate of Florida A&M University Keonica Montgomery, Second-Year Law Student, Florida International University College of Law (University Park, Florida) Graduate of Bethune-Cookman University

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HBCU LAWYERS PANEL DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. TITLE: The Realities of Access and Advancement into the Legal Profession: HBCU Graduate Lawyers Tell the Truth About the Job Search, the Selection Process, Work Expectations, and Promotion in the Current Legal Market DESCRIPTION: In this panel discussion, current lawyers working in a variety of different areas will discuss what they do, the process they had to undergo in the selection process in order to earn their current position and previous legal positions, and how they chose their particular career path. They will then provide advice on what aspiring lawyers can do to increase their chances for finding legal and non-traditional jobs, how to make themselves attractive to employers in a tough legal market, and what employers expect of attorneys in terms of work ethic and work product. There will also be discussion regarding how employers view degrees from HBCU undergraduate institutions as well as HBCU law schools. Panelists will also share any knowledge about opportunities that students can look into now to begin gaining valuable legal work experience prior to law school. MODERATOR: Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., Attorney at Law, Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Wachs & Adair, LLP, Real Estate Agent (REO Certified), Highlight Realty (West Palm Beach, Florida) FEATURED PANELISTS: Heather Asher, Esq., Attorney, Smith LLC (Atlatna, Georgia) Graduate of Spelman College and Harvard Law School Richard O.I. Brown, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District Attorney (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) Graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and Howard University School of Law Christopher E. Bruce, Esq., Principal, The Bruce Firm, LLC (Atlanta, Georgia) Graduate of Georgia State University and University of Georgia School of Law Ira L. Foster, Esq., Managing Attorney, Georgia Legal Services Program (Macon, Georgia) Graduate of Fort Valley State University and North Carolina Central University Tiffany Hill, J.D., Owner, TH Legal Consulting, LLC and Owner, TH Authentic, LLC Attorney, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker (Edmond, Oklahoma) Graduate of Southern University and Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center Tanea Hines-McDonald, Esq., National Bar Exam Consultant (Charlotte, North Carolina) Graduate of Lincoln University and Charlotte School of Law Nikki R. Jackson, Esq., Vice President and Regional Executive, Louisville Branch Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Louisville, Kentucky) Graduate of Hampton University and University of Miami School of Law National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

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Marsha Ross-Jackson, Esq., Lecturer, Assistant Dean for Student Development & Professional Development and Diversity and Executive Director, Institute for Law and the Workplace, ChicagoKent College of Law (Chicago, Illinois) Graduate of Hampton University and DePaul University College of Law

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (LSAT) SUCCESS STRATEGIES PANEL DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 24, 2016 4:40 P.M. – 5:50 P.M. TITLE: Yes, You CAN Do Well on Standardized Tests and Get into a Law School of Your Choice!: Real Success Strategies for Scoring Your Best on the Law School Admission Test DESCRIPTION: This panel discussion will provide insight into what the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is and how to most effectively prepare for it. LSAT experts and high-scoring law students will provide advice and success strategies as to how to best prepare for this very important, high-stakes entrance exam which helps determine whether an applicant gets in or is shut out of a professional legal education. They will also discuss the psychological barriers and myths surrounding standardized tests that hinder African American students from preparing and scoring at their highest possible levels. MODERATOR: Ellise Washington, Esq., Associate, Maxwell Law Firm (Birmingham, Alabama) Featured Panelists: Seth Fowler, Third-Year Law Student, Loyola Law School Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California) – High Scorer Chris Gentry, J.D., Instructor, Manhattan Prep (Atlanta, Georgia) - High Scorer and LSAT Exam Expert Briana Knox, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) – High Scorer Samantha Pline, Third-Year Law Student, University of Alabama School of Law (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) – High Scorer Sam Roberts, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Bentonville, Arkansas) – LSAT Exam Expert Ronald Stubblefield, Third-Year Law Student, New York University School of Law (New York, New York) – High Scorer Tye Tavaras, Esq., LSAT Master Teacher, The Princeton Review (Atlanta, Georgia)

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT 2016 Friday, September 23, 2016 and Saturday, September 24, 2016 Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, Georgia

WORKSHOP SESSIONS MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT WORKSHOP PRESENTATION DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 23, 2016 4:10 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. TITLE: How to Manage Student Loan Debt and Live Life . . . Yes, It’s Possible DESCRIPTION: Much has been written and discussed about the student debt problem. This session will focus on solutions. The presenter will discuss strategies for effectively managing excessive student loan debt, with a particular focus on income-based repayment options offered on federal loans. The goal of the session is to move past the hysteria and provide prospective law students with tangible information they can use in their consideration of whether attending law school is a feasible option and sound decision. Featured Presenter: Aaron N. Taylor, Esq., Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law and Director, Law Student Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE), Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research (Saint Louis, Missouri)

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LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION WORKSHOP PRESENTATION DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 23, 201 5:10 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. TITLE: The Personal Statement and the Diversity Statement: Similarities, Differences, Tips and Techniques DESCRIPTION: The Personal Statement is the document that law schools review to gain some insight into an applicant’s focus and motivation to earn the JD degree. It is the best document that an applicant can use to inform the Admissions and Enrollment Management Committees about the reasons why the applicant wants to attend law school, and use the tools of the JD degree to solve problems. This presentation will provide the attendees with information about how to outline the Personal Statement, what law schools are looking for in the Personal Statement, how an applicant can distinguish herself or himself by considering their own skill sets and strengths. The differences between the Personal Statement and the optional addendum will also be described. Also, the difference between the Personal Statement and the Diversity Statement will be discussed. Featured Presenter: Collins Byrd, MBA, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, University of Iowa College of Law (Iowa City, Iowa)

FINANCING LEGAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP PRESENTATION DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 24, 2016 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. TITLE: Financing Your Legal Education DESCRIPTION: Law school is an important investment in yourself and in your future. Making informed decisions about how to finance that investment will affect your future financial circumstances. It is important to know all your options and to prepare accordingly. This session will focus on understanding the costs of pursuing legal education, describing the financial aid application process, reviewing the available financing options and identifying ways to be financially prepared to achieve your goals. Featured Presenter: Kim Siwarski, Education Services Manager, Access Group (West Chester, Pennsylvania)

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THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 to Saturday, September 24, 2016 Morehouse College and Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, Georgia

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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

Emory University School of Law National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

THE 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU PRE-LAW SUMMIT AND LAW EXPO 2016

ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS

Law School Admission Council’s DiscoverLaw.org

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)

National Black Law Students Association and National Black Law Students Association – Pre-Law Division

Black Movement – Law Project National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Gate City Bar Association American Constitution Society for Law and Policy

MEDIA PARTNERS HBCU Connect

HBCU Digest

The HBCU Nation Radio Show (HBCU Channel SiriusXM)

HBCUstory

The New Tri-State Defender

The Columbus Times

HBCU Lifestyle 74

National HBCU Pre-Law Summit • P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • info@hbcuprelawsummit.org • www.hbcuprelawsummit.org

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Choosing to come to Southwestern was one of the best decisions I ever made. I woke up every day excited to get to school, excited to see my colleagues and my professors, and excited to learn. I wanted to belong to a supportive community, and that is exactly what I found at Southwestern.” – Vivian Rivera ‘14, Full-Time Day Program Attorney at Law, Early, Maslach & Hartsuyker

aintaining a commitment to its rich legacy of multiculturalism and access, Southwestern is one of the most diverse law schools in the country. There is a strong sense of community among the students who come to Southwestern from virtually every state and a dozen foreign countries. In recent years, Southwestern’s enrollment has included the first- or second-highest representation of African-American students and Latino/Hispanic students of any California law school.

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n students proficient in 20+ foreign languages n average age = 27 (ranging from 21 to over 50) n 100 undergraduate schools represented, 65% outside CA

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Learn more about Southwestern’s 2-, 3- and 4-year J.D. programs

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After learning more about Mizzou Law and its nationally-known Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution, I was intrigued. The admissions staff guided me through the process and made it easy. I felt at home right away. Mizzou Law has been a great place for me to obtain my degree while making connections and gaining experience for my future.”

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Business Address:

National HBCU Pre-Law Summit P.O. Box 631234 Houston, Texas 77263 Phone/Fax: 281-246-4026 E-Mail: info@hbcuprelawsummit.org

Event Address: Georgia State University College of Law 85 Park Place NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303

www.hbcuprelawsummit.org The only national pre-law event created to address the unique issues and concerns of students and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities interested in going to law school and becoming lawyers!